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The Earthfire Bear Gardens: Reconnection Ecology & Animal-Driven Design

By epstengroup / December 15, 2022 / Comments Off on The Earthfire Bear Gardens: Reconnection Ecology & Animal-Driven Design

In an idyllic haven of carefully preserved native land nestled among the Grand Teton Mountains lies The Earthfire Institute, an animal sanctuary founded in 1998 by conservationists Dr. Susan Eirich and Jean Simpson. Their mission: “To reawaken our deep connection to wildlife and nature through Reconnection Ecology, expanding our sense of community to include all […]

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Congratulations to our New Associates

By epstengroup / November 7, 2022 / Comments Off on Congratulations to our New Associates

Epsten Group is thrilled to announce that three of our most dedicated and passionate team members have been promoted to associate positions! We created the new Associate position to honor team members who have demonstrated a commitment to the company, led by example, and fostered internal collaboration. Deanne Hardin, Carmen Evans, and Mickey Leso have done […]

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Katharina Wood Believes in a Brighter Global Future for All Through Green Buildings

By epstengroup / October 18, 2022 / Comments Off on Katharina Wood Believes in a Brighter Global Future for All Through Green Buildings

Katharina Wood, the newest addition to our Sustainability Consulting team, is a PhD student joining us all the way from Germany! She is studying at The Technical University of Dortmund, Germany and is a part of the research group, “Scripts for Postindustrial Urban Futures: American Models, Transatlantic Interventions,” or City Scripts in short. This innovative […]

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LEED Reviewer, Energy Analyst

By epstengroup / September 20, 2022 / Comments Off on LEED Reviewer, Energy Analyst

Summary: At Epsten Group, we pride ourselves on being a pioneer for sustainability in the built environment. Sustainability is in our DNA– it’s the right thing to do for future generations and the legacy we leave behind. We maintain the front-line of sustainability, spreading the word globally and investing locally. We are a JUST Label […]

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Abhiri Khisty Blossoms in her Role as a Sustainability Specialist

By epstengroup / July 26, 2022 / Comments Off on Abhiri Khisty Blossoms in her Role as a Sustainability Specialist

As both an architect and sustainability specialist in India, Abhiri Khisty has the unique opportunity to review a diverse range of projects from countries worldwide. Khisty moved to the United States from Mumbai, India in 2018 to pursue her master’s degree in Sustainable Design. As a graduate student, she participated in numerous design charrettes focused […]

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Epsten Group’s New Building Enclosure Technician

By epstengroup / April 11, 2022 / Comments Off on Epsten Group’s New Building Enclosure Technician

Ryan Anderson describes working at Epsten Group in one word, “dynamic”. You could use that same word to illustrate Anderson, too, based on his progressive journey to becoming Epsten Group’s newest Building Enclosure Technician. In 2017 he graduated with a B.S. in Biology and a Chemistry Minor from Georgia Southern University. Three years later he […]

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Senior Energy Modeling Specialist

By epstengroup / March 17, 2022 / Comments Off on Senior Energy Modeling Specialist

Summary: At Epsten Group, we pride ourselves on being a pioneer for sustainability in the built environment. Sustainability is in our DNA– it’s the right thing to do for future generations and the legacy we leave behind. We maintain the front-line of sustainability, spreading the word globally and investing locally. We are a JUST Label […]

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Atlanta’s Grant Park Gateway is the first space certified as LEED, SITES and Parksmart

By epstengroup / March 8, 2022 / Comments Off on Atlanta’s Grant Park Gateway is the first space certified as LEED, SITES and Parksmart

In 2018, the City of Atlanta addressed the need for a new parking garage near Zoo Atlanta and the Beltline, two of the city’s most iconic public spaces. With increased calls to reduce traffic congestion and improve community safety, the existing 8-acre surface parking lot was unable to keep up with increasing demand. Read more… (Photo credit: Dorian Sky)

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A Visit with One of Our Professional Sustainability Reviewers

By epstengroup / February 23, 2022 / Comments Off on A Visit with One of Our Professional Sustainability Reviewers

One of Monica Martelly’s first experiences in the sustainability industry involved working on the impressive Kendeda Living Building project during her time at Georgia Institute of Technology. While studying at Georgia Tech, Monica focused on courses related to sustainable infrastructure. She also joined campus sustainability organizations to garner more insight into the field. After graduating […]

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Meet Epsten Group’s New Sustainability Specialist

By epstengroup / December 22, 2021 / Comments Off on Meet Epsten Group’s New Sustainability Specialist

Tanvi Lonkar moved to the United States from Mumbai, India in 2014 to pursue degrees in Psychology and Studio Art in a study abroad program with Georgia College and State University. Her passion for sustainability ignited when she became involved with the Sustainability and Earth clubs. After graduation she earned her Master’s degree in Architecture […]

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